Kenya: Trade freedom

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 Kenya

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 52
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 63
 Min - Max 52 - 75
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 52 points, a decline from 57 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Kenya from 1995 to 2026 is 63 points. The minimum value, 52 points, was reached in 2026 while the maximum of 75 points was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Kenya: Trade freedom
 2026 52
 2025 57
 2024 57
 2023 57
 2022 56
 2021 62
 2020 60
 2019 60




The Trade Freedom index for Kenya measures the absence of tariffs and other barriers that affect the international trade of goods and services.
Definition: The Trade freedom index is based on two indicators: the trade-weighted average tariff rate and non-tariff barriers (including quantity, price, regulatory, customs and investment restrictions, and direct government intervention).

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